Cloonagh Lough (Roscommon)
Cloonagh Lough is a freshwater lake in the west of Ireland. It is located in west County Roscommon in the catchment of the Boyle River.
Cloonagh Lough | |
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Location in Ireland | |
Location | County Roscommon |
Coordinates | 53°49′45″N 8°41′24″W |
Catchment area | 47.93 km2 (18.5 sq mi) |
Basin countries | Ireland |
Max. length | 2.0 km (1.2 mi) |
Max. width | 0.5 km (0.3 mi) |
Surface area | 0.71 km2 (0.27 sq mi) |
Surface elevation | 81 m (266 ft) |
References | [1][2] |
Geography and natural history
Cloonagh Lough is located about 12 km (7 mi) northeast of Ballyhaunis.[1] The north shore of the lake is part of the Derrinea Bog Special Area of Conservation.[3]
See also
- List of loughs in Ireland
References
- Google (3 March 2016). "Cloonagh Lough" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
- "A Reference Based Typology and Ecological Assessment System for Irish Lakes" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency (Ireland). 2006. p. 16. Retrieved 3 March 2016.
- "Derrinea Bog SAC" (PDF). National Parks and Wildlife Service (Ireland). Retrieved 3 March 2016.
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